[Gogogo]

I come and go, ever since starting a year or so this board has been my reference point.

In short my motivation came from what I can only interpret as a heart attack, or something very much like unto it. Half the problem is I seem to carry weight really well, sure it can be obvious that Im overweight but no one can ever guess just how heavy I am. Yes, a few were probably erring on the side of courtesy

When I first started about 60 pounds were lost in two or so months. But I did it all wrong and hurt my body badly. But the weight loss was rewarding too. Personal issues got the better of me and I just gave up on life along multiple fronts. Weight came back steadily over months of excess eating.

So Ive started again, much more informed this time, eating more reliably and healthy, avoiding excess processed foods. It would also seem ketosis is much easier to maintain this time around, probably for the aforesaid reason. So I can enjoy vegetables more liberally every now and then. Results are just as good as before, Atkins is a very insightful lifestyle change - we are conditioned to like sugar/carbohydrates in the quantities the modern diet typically consumes. It just isnt natural or good for many of us though, our bodies can be strong but sensitive.